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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 32 |
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A shrimp mixture is spread on bread slices, coated with bread crumbs and fried to golden brown. These flavorful appetizers are a unique treat, and they may be made ahead of time and frozen. Ingredients:
1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined |
1 onion, chopped |
1/4 inch piece fresh ginger root, minced |
2 egg whites |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper |
8 slices white bread, crusts trimmed |
1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs |
1 quart oil for frying |
1 lemon, for garnish |
Directions:
1. In a blender or food processor, blend shrimp, onion, ginger, egg whites, salt and pepper until smooth.
2. Cut each white bread slice into 4 triangles. Spread both sides of triangles with shrimp mixture and coat with bread crumbs. Cover and chill in the refrigerator approximately 1 hour.
3. Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4. In small batches, fry bread triangles 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Garnish with lemon juice before serving.
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